Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
- Rest at hotel after flight
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Vietnamese cuisine at restaurant with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum (or Vietnamese Women's Museum on Mondays)
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison (war museum)
- Authentic Vietnamese lunch at restaurant
Landmarks Tran Quoc Pagoda Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum One Pillar Pagoda Vietnam Ethnology Museum Vietnamese Women's Museum Temple of Literature Hoa Lo Prison - Day 3
Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Amazing Sapa or similar), Resort (Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar), Home-stay
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Hanoi to Sapa viewing terraced rice fields and northern Vietnamese landscape
Optional Activities
- Explore Sapa town at own pace
- Day 4
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family in Lao Chai or at café near river), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- 12 km trek visiting Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages
- Lunch with local family in Lao Chai or at café near river
- Hike to Ta Van village and overnight homestay experience with Dzay people family
- Day 5
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan - Sapa - Hanoi
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan - Sapa - Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast (Local breakfast at homestay), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- 8 km trek visiting Giang Ta Chai and Su Pan villages
- Visit waterfall and rattan bridge
- Walk through bamboo forest
- Explore Sapa town before departure
- Day 6
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant featuring regional dishes such as goat meat and fried rice with vegetarian options available)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (Apricot Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital and temples of King Dinh and King Le
- Buffet lunch at local restaurant
- 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc
- 45-minute cycling trip around village
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 7
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Pandora Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay's hundreds of islets
- Lunch on cruise
- Swimming, kayaking, or cave visits (dependent on boat itinerary)
- Sunset viewing
- Dinner on cruise
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 8
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch (Early lunch before disembarking cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel 5* (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise back to Halong Bay port
- Early lunch before disembarking
- Day 9
Hoi An
Hoi An- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kim An Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Silkotel Hoi An or similar ), Hotel 5* (Palm Garden Hoi An or similar)
Optional Activities
- Rent bicycle and explore Hoi An
- Cycle to riverside or beach
- Swim in the sea
- Relax at beach cafes with fresh fruit drinks
- Visit tailor shop for custom clothing, bags, or shoes
- Stroll through Old Town in evening with lantern lighting
- Watch colorful street performances in evening
Landmarks Hoi An Old Town - Day 10
Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh City- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
- Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit War Remnants Museum
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cu Chi Tunnels introductory video and tour
- Explore tunnel systems with living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers
- See hidden trap doors and security traps
- Special tea and cassava serving
Optional Activities
- Shooting real guns at Cu Chi Tunnels
Landmarks Independence Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Central Post Office War Remnants Museum Cu Chi Tunnels 
- Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel 4* (Alagon Saigon Hotel or similar), Hotel 5* (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Sampan cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
- Stop at Unicorn Island with country lane walk, orchards, tropical fruits, and folk music performances
- Visit fruit plantation
- Hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal
- Visit family businesses, honey-bee farms, and coconut candy workshops
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling around Tan Thach village
Optional Activities
- Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
Landmarks Vinh Trang Pagoda Mekong Delta - Day 13
Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Ho Chi Minh City Departure- End point
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast on final day)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on final day
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
